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 Jamie Vardy
Vardy dilemma for Leicester as champions-elect Liverpool lie in wait
LONDON — Leicester City faces runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool on Boxing Day knowing their own title hopes are very much in the balance.Thursday's match will see the second-placed Foxes, the shock 2015/16 champions, kick off 10 points adrift of Liverpool, who will arrive in the East Midlands fresh from winning a maiden Club World Cup title following a 1-0 victory over Brazilian side Flamengo in Qatar.One of the more remarkable statistics in English football is that it is nearly 30 years since Liverpool were last crowned domestic champions in what was then the First Division.But Premier League silverware is now in sight following a successful 2019 that has also seen Liverpool take the Champions League and UEFA Super Cup trophies back to Anfield as well as the Club World...
December 25, 2019

Vardy dilemma for Leicester as champions-elect Liverpool lie in wait

Ben Stokes
Stokes rejoins England team as ill father does better
CENTURION, South Africa — All-rounder Ben Stokes practiced with the England team on Wednesday ahead of the first Test against South Africa, starting at SuperSport Park on Thursday.A statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board said that Stokes' father, Ged, remained in intensive care in a Johannesburg hospital but had responded positively to treatment and was in a stable condition.Ged Stokes, who had traveled to South Africa to watch the cricket, was admitted to hospital on Monday with what was described as a serious illness. Ben Stokes missed practice on Tuesday to be at his father's bedside.The statement said the Stokes family thanked people for their support of the family and in particular the medical practitioners who had treated Ged Stokes.Although fast bowlers Stuart...
December 25, 2019

Stokes rejoins England team as ill father does better

LeBron James #23 of Team LeBron drives into Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of Team Stephen during the NBA All-Star Game 2018 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, in this on Feb. 18, 2018 file photo. — AFP
James expected to play against Clippers
LOS ANGELS — LeBron James is expected to return on Christmas Day to the lineup of the Los Angeles Lakers, who are coming off their most one-sided defeat of the NBA season.James missed a 128-104 loss to the visiting Denver Nuggets on Sunday because of a strained chest muscle.The defeat was the third straight loss for the first place Lakers, who are also hoping that Anthony Davis can suit up on Wednesday when they face the Los Angeles Clippers in one of five Christmas Day NBA contests.Davis slipped early in the fourth quarter of the loss to Denver and his right knee bent awkwardly.He left the game, returned for a few minutes, but then checked out for good as Denver's lead continued to grow and the game got out of reach for the Lakers.Both James and Davis missed team practice on...
December 25, 2019

James expected to play against Clippers

Willian
Chelsea wants to keep Willian faith against Saints
LONDON — Willian's performance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last weekend highlighted just why Frank Lampard is keen to see the Brazilian's future at Chelsea resolved.While much of the focus this season has been trained on the outstanding contribution of the youngsters in Blues manager Lampard's squad, Willian's performances on the right of a front three have been consistently excellent.The winger appeared to have lost his way in recent seasons, particularly last term when he struggled for consistency under Maurizio Sarri and appeared in danger of leaving the London club.This campaign has been different, though, and Lampard will hope the player can inspire a return to home form when Southampton visit Stamford Bridge on Thursday following Chelsea's impressive 2-0...
December 25, 2019

Chelsea wants to keep Willian faith against Saints

Australia traditionally plays only four frontline bowlers — three quicks and spinner. — AFP
Australia mulls 5 specialist bowlers for Boxing Day Test
MELBOURNE — Australia could play five specialist bowlers against New Zealand during the second Test, captain Tim Paine said on Wednesday, with the decision being left until the last moment.The Melbourne Cricket Ground track has been lifeless during the past two Boxing Day Tests, making it hard to take 20 wickets, although a Sheffield Shield match there this month was abandoned due to a dangerous pitch.With this in mind, Paine said a decision would only be made after a late inspection.But one scenario could be a five-pronged attack, in which Queensland seamer Michael Neser likely makes his debut."We'll find out tomorrow. The wicket is a bit unknown... but we've got a plan in place for both scenarios (with five bowlers or without)," Paine told reporters on...
December 25, 2019

Australia mulls 5 specialist bowlers for Boxing Day Test

New Zealand players are seen in this file picture. — Courtesy photo
New Zealand makes two changes for Boxing Day Test
MELBOURNE — New Zealand made two changes on Wednesday for the Boxing Day Test against Australia with fast bowler Trent Boult back from injury and Tom Blundell replacing Jeet Ravel at the top of the order.The dangerous Boult missed the first Test in Perth, where his team crashed by 296 runs, with a rib injury that also kept him out of their final clash against England.But he has worked his way back to fitness, desperate to play in the Black Caps first Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground since 1987, with a crowd of more 75,000 expected on day one.Williamson also confirmed Blundell, usually a middle-order batsman, would open alongside Tom Latham in place of the out-of-form Ravel."He's a positive player and a smart cricketer so it's just trying to adapt to the...
December 25, 2019

New Zealand makes two changes for Boxing Day Test

Marshawn Lynch
Seahawks turn to Lynch to offset raft of injuries
LOS ANGELES — Marshawn Lynch, the newest member of the Seattle Seahawks, said on Tuesday it was great to be back after agreeing to come out of retirement and finish the season with his former team.Seattle, who are desperate for help on the running back position because of injuries, are gambling that the 33-year-old can still produce touchdowns — even though he hasn't played in the league in over a year.Asked what brought him back to Seattle, Lynch, who has shown disdain for the American media in the past, declined to explain his return."Happy holidays," he said instead. "Merry New Year. Y'all have a great day. It's a great feeling to be back. Thank you."The Seahawks, who have already booked a playoff spot, have just one game left in the regular season...
December 25, 2019

Seahawks turn to Lynch to offset raft of injuries

Aaron Holiday #3 of the Indiana Pacers shoots the ball against the Sacramento Kings at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, in this Dec. 20, 2019 file photo. — AFP
Holiday shines as Pacers edge Raptors in overtime
LOS ANGELES — Aaron Holiday finished with 19 points and made two clutch three-pointers in overtime as the Indiana Pacers snapped the Toronto Raptors five-game winning streak with a 120-115 win on Monday.Myles Turner and TJ Warren also had 24 points each, and Holiday added 10 assists in the win over the injury-depleted Raptors who were coming off their biggest comeback win in franchise history."It's a big win for us," said Holiday, who finished with 19 points in getting the start at point guard for the injured Malcolm Brogdon. "It's fun playing with emotion, especially in big games."Kyle Lowry had 30 points and nine assists for Toronto, who defeated the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday after trailing by 30 points in the third quarter."We gutted it out, we played...
December 24, 2019

Holiday shines as Pacers edge Raptors in overtime

Chelsea's English head coach Frank Lampard celebrates their win on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, in this Dec. 22, 2019 file photo. — AFP
Lampard defends Rudiger's integrity after Mourinho attack
LONDON — Frank Lampard has defended the integrity of Antonio Rudiger after the Chelsea center-back was criticized by Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho for his part in the incident that led to Son Heung-min's red card in last weekend's London derby.Chelsea's 2-0 win has since been overshadowed by allegations that both Rudiger and Son were subjected to racist abuse at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Chelsea manager Lampard and Mourinho, his former mentor at Stamford Bridge, have each spoken out against racism, but the Blues boss has questioned the way Rudiger reacted to being kicked by Son in the incident that saw the South Korea star dismissed.Mourinho told Rudiger to "stand up and play man", but Lampard insisted the German had done nothing wrong."With Toni, in this...
December 24, 2019

Lampard defends Rudiger's integrity after Mourinho attack

Naseem Shah
Pakistan pace sensation Naseem grows from cub to lion
KARACHI, Pakistan — Pakistan's Naseem Shah may be just a teenager but his fiery bowling has given him a top position on the bowling charts.On Monday, Naseem grabbed 5-31 in Pakistan's series-clinching win over Sri Lanka in Karachi to become the youngest fast bowler at 16 years 307 days to achieve the feat.He broke the record of another Pakistan Mohammad Amir who also made his mark with his first five wicket haul at 17 years 257 days against Australia in Melbourne 10 years ago.Naseem's feat has prompted the cricket world to take notice of the precocious ability.Belief in his talent, Naseem says, has been the key."I had belief in my hard work and talent so when I got the chance I tried my best," said Naseem. "I am elated that my feat on a home ground and before...
December 24, 2019

Pakistan pace sensation Naseem grows from cub to lion

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